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The veteran must present a copy of the appropriate DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, showing length and character of service. All applicants who have been separated from active duty in the Armed Forces should be able to produce a DD Form 214 or other certification issued by the branch of service as verification of eligibility for the preference claimed.
The adjudicator verifies entitlement for sole survivor or 5-point preference by reviewing the DD Form 214 or other certification. The adjudicator determines whether the veteran meets the criteria in 483.1 and 483.2, and either approves or denies the claim. If a claim for 5 points is denied, the 5 points are taken away, but the applicant remains eligible for consideration for the announced vacancy. An applicant claiming veterans’ preference who is still on active duty will be granted 5-point preference if the following applies:
- The certification shows the applicant is expected to be discharged or released within 120 days; and
- His or her application shows that he or she has the required military service, such as service in a war, campaign, or expedition.
When a campaign or expeditionary medal is required, a veteran’s DD Form 214 showing the award of an Armed Forces Campaign or Expeditionary Medal is acceptable proof. The DD Form 214 does not have to show the name of the theater or country of service for which that medal was awarded.
Note: The Armed Forces Service Medal is not qualifying for veterans’ preference. (Exhibit 485 contains a complete list of campaigns and expeditions, which comes from the VetGuide on the Office of Personnel Management’s website.)
Exhibit 485
Wars, Campaigns, and Expeditions of the Armed Forces That Qualify for Veteran’s Preference
Campaigns and Expeditions Which Qualify For Veterans’ Preference
Campaign or Expedition
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Inclusive Dates
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) A veteran’s DD Form 214 showing the award of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is acceptable proof. The DD Form 214 does not have to show the name of the theater or country of service for which that medal was awarded.
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N/A
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Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom)
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October 24, 2001, to present
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Afghanistan (Operation Iraqi Freedom)
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March 19, 2003, to present
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Berlin
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August 14, 1961, to June 1, 1963
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Bosnia
(Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, and Joint Forge)
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November 20, 1995, to December 20, 1996; December 20, 1996, to June 20, 1998;
June 21, 1998 to present
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Cambodia
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March 29, 1973, to August 15, 1973
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Cambodia Evacuation (Operation Eagle Pull)
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April 11, 1975, to April 13, 1975
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Congo
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July 14, 1960, to September 1, 1962, and November 23, 1964 to November 27, 1964
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Cuba
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October 24, 1962, to June 1, 1963
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Dominican Republic
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April 28, 1965, to September 21, 1966
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El Salvador
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January 1, 1981, to February 1, 1992
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Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury)
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October 23, 1983, to November 21, 1983
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Haiti (Operation Uphold Democracy)
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September 16, 1994, to March 31, 1995
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Iraq (Operation Northern Watch)
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January 1, 1997, to present
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Iraq (Operation Desert Spring)
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December 31, 1998, to December 31, 2002 (projected)
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Iraq (Operation Enduring Freedom)
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October 24, 2001, to present
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Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom)
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March 19, 2003, to August 31, 2010
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Korea
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October 1, 1966, to June 30, 1974
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Kosovo
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March 24, 1999, to present
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Laos
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April 19, 1961, to October 7, 1962
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Lebanon
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July 1, 1958, to November 1, 1958, and June 1, 1983, to December 1, 1987
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Mayaguez Operation
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May 15, 1975, to May 15, 1975
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Operations in the Libyan Area (Operation Eldorado Canyon)
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April 12, 1986, to April 17, 1986
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Panama (Operation Just Cause)
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December 20, 1989, to January 31, 1990
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Persian Gulf Operation (Operation Earnest Will)
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July 24, 1987, to August 1, 1990
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Persian Gulf Operation (Operation Southern Watch)
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December 1, 1995, to present
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Persian Gulf Operation (Operation Vigilant Sentinel)
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December 1, 1995, to February 1, 1997
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Persian Gulf Operation (Operation Desert Thunder)
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November 11, 1998, to December 22, 1998
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Persian Gulf Operation (Operation Desert Fox)
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December 16, 1998 to December 22, 1998
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Persian Gulf Intercept Operation
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December 1, 1995, to present
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Quemoy and Matsu Islands
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August 23, 1958, to June 1, 1963
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Somalia (Operations Restore Hope and United Shield)
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December 5, 1992, to March 31, 1995
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Taiwan Straits
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August 23, 1958, to January 1, 1959
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Thailand
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May 16, 1962, to August 10, 1962
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Vietnam Evacuation (Operation Frequent Wind)
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April 29, 1975, to April 30, 1975
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Vietnam (including Thailand)
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July 1, 1958, to July 3, 1965
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Note: Section 572 of Subtitle G of the Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85), signed into law on November 18, 1997, allows the secretary of the military department concerned to determine whether individual members who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in such other areas in the region as the secretary of defense considers appropriate, meet the individual service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Generally, service members will be considered eligible if they:
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Navy Expeditionary Medal and Marine Corps Medal for These Operations
Campaign or Expedition
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Inclusive Dates
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Cuba
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January 3, 1961, to October 23, 1962
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Indian Ocean/Iran
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November 21, 1979, to October 20, 1981
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Iranian/Yemen/Indian Ocean
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December 8, 1978, to June 6, 1979
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Lebanon
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August 20, 1982, to May 31, 1983
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Liberia (Operation Sharp Edge)
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August 5, 1990, to February 21, 1991
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Libyan Area
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January 20, 1986, to June 27, 1986
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Panama
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April 1, 1980, to December 19, 1986, and February 1, 1990, to June 13, 1990
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Persian Gulf
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February 1, 1987, to July 23, 1987
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Rwanda (Operation Distant Runner)
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April 7, 1994, to April 18, 1994
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Thailand
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May 16, 1962, to August 10, 1962
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Other Campaign and Service Medals Qualifying for Preference
Campaign or Expedition
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Inclusive Dates
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Army Occupation of Austria
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May 9, 1945, to July 27, 1955
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Army Occupation of Berlin
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May 9, 1945, to October 2, 1990
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Army Occupation of Germany (exclusive of Berlin)
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May 9, 1945, to May 5, 1955
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Army Occupation of Japan
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September 3, 1945, to April 27, 1952
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Chinese Service Medal (Extended)
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September 2, 1945, to April 1, 1957
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Korean Service
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June 27, 1950, to July 27, 1954
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Operation Allied Force
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March 24, 1999, to June 10, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Operation Joint Guardian
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June 11, 1999, to (date to be determined)
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Operation Allied Harbor
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April 4, 1999, to September 1, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Operation Sustain Hope/ Shining Hope
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April 4, 1999, to July 10, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Operation Noble Anvil
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March 24, 1999, to July 20, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Task Force Hawk
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April 5, 1999, to June 24, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Task Force Saber
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March 31, 1999, to July 8, 1999
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Task Force Falcon
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June 11, 1999, to (date to be determined)
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Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) Task Force Hunter
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April 1, 1999, to November 1, 1999
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Navy Occupation of Austria
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May 8, 1945, to October 25, 1954
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Navy Occupation of Trieste
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May 8, 1945, to October 25, 1954
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Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) (Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm)
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August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995
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Units of the Sixth Fleet (Navy)
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May 9, 1945, to October 25, 1955
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Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)
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July 4, 1965 to March 28, 1973
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Rwanda (Operation Distant Runner)
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April 7, 1994, to April 18, 1994
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Thailand
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May 16, 1962, to August 10, 1962
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